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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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